Another Flooding Event - 21 & 22 Sep 2023

Sadly, we are again seeing flooding at the Wetlands and Bullock Creek discoloured with sediment when the sediment ponds from the Alpha Series Development were breached last week.

While the rainfall was significant (88.6mm in 24 hours), our Bullock Creek neighbours will tell you that before the Alpha Series development, even in periods of serious flooding (1999), Bullock Creek did not break its banks nor were the waters discolored.

The Otago Regional Council attended the Wetlands during the downpour to witness the flooding and to take water samples. Representatives from the Wanaka Retirement Village also joined us during our visit.

FOBC will be continuing to pressure QLDC to invest in the critical stormwater infrastructure needed to protect Bullock Creek and Lake Wanaka from inundation and contamination.

You can help too!

In addition to supporting FOBC, don’t forget that you can help by spreading the word about the threats facing Bullock Creek and Lake Wanaka.

  • Talk about the storm water management problem with your friends and family.

  • If you connect with us through social media - like and share our posts. Facebook and Instagram

  • Contact our QLDC Councillors and UC Community Board Members and let them know your concerns and lastly,

  • submit your views to the various Projects and Consultations on the QLDC Let’s Talk website

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